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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
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Huge fire engulfs house along with multiple vehicles
Fire crews from across West Wales were called to tackle a tractor fire on Friday that had spread to a nearby property. When the fire service arrived flames had engulfed the kitchen and attic space, as well as two hay bales and two cars. The incident was first reported on the A484 near Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, just after 2pm on July 18 and continued for nearly four hours. Eight sets of breathing apparatus were used, along with a main jet of water and three hose reel jets to contain the blaze. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here A spokesperson for MWWFRS said: "At 2.17pm on Friday, July 18th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llandysul, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and Llanelli Fire Stations were called to an incident at Llangeler in Llandysul. READ MORE: Welsh council buys £1.8m farm in secret deal as locals left in the dark READ MORE: Horse riding instructor and woman had threesome with girl under 16, court told "Crews responded to a fire involving one tractor, the fire had spread to bales, two vehicles and a nearby property. "The fire at the property, which was caused by the spread, was confined to the kitchen and attic space." They added: "Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and to prevent it from spreading further. Eight breathing apparatus sets, three hose reel jets, one main covering jet and a water shuttling system were used to extinguish the fire. "After extinguishing the fire, firefighters were involved in monitoring at the scene for any remaining hotspots. "Crews left the scene at 5.43pm." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Six fire crews tackle property blaze on Alum Rock Road as locals warned 'avoid area'
An 'avoid area' warning was issued following a property blaze in Saltley. West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) sent six crews to the incident on Alum Rock Road at around 9pm yesterday evening (Friday, July 18). A hydraulic platform was also in use at the fire, a spokesperson for WMFS said. They shared news of the incident on X at 9.39pm. READ MORE: Fury as Aston University cuts ceremony livestream as graduate dedicates degree to murdered child READ MORE: Sam Allardyce reacts to orange chips mural and has message for 'whoever did it' A statement said: "We have 6 crews and a hydraulic platform in attendance at an incident on Alum Rock Road, Saltley involving a property fire. "Please avoid the area." An update was then posted at 11.40pm with a continued plea to avoid the area. They added that the road had been closed as emergency personnel worked at the scene. The statement on X said: "Please be aware that due to an ongoing incident involving a property fire, the Alum Rock Road, Saltley has been closed until further notice. "Please avoid this area." WMFS are no longer at the scene, but will be going out shortly to check that the blaze remains extinguished, a spokesperson for fire control told BirminghamLive. They confirmed that ambulance crews were at the scene but details of any injuries have not yet been shared. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police confirmed that the road has now reopened.
